Wolverhampton Wanderers could just have moved a step closer to pulling off one of their key signings of the January transfer window.

Sky Sports News are reporting that they understand that Lewis Grabban, who has been a widely reported target of the runaway Championship leaders, has been recalled by Bournemouth from his loan spell at Sunderland.

It spells bad news for the Black Cats, but with Bournemouth understood to be interested in selling Grabban on and recouping money for the striker, it could be the opportunity that Wolves need to swoop in and sign him.

Grabban has been in prolific form at the Stadium of Light this season with 12 goals in the second tier, but Wolves are looking for more striking options to back up Leo Bonatini and provide competition to new signing Rafa Mir.

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Robbie Keane has also been rumoured to be returning to the club with which he started his career, but Grabban’s more recent Championship experience could make him the more desirable player for Wolves to sign.

Aston Villa were also linked with Grabban, but it is understood that their lower budgets and need to meet financial fair play regulations make them outsiders.